Larrok

Great movie, those who spoke of a lack of rhythm should probably dedicate themselves to activities unrelated to the seventh art; stunning from every point of view, from the narrative to the technical, not to mention the performance of the lead actor. You laugh, you get excited, there’s tension, twists, and in the magnificent and profound finale, you are moved, plus there’s room for not trivial historical, sociological, and philosophical reflections. Chaplin is a genius, and I find it shameful to hastily label him as a pedophile, especially because we are evaluating his work here, but if we really want to delve into his private life, I might also consider that the young 18-year-old woman he married gave him 8 children and stood by him for over 30 years until the end of his days. But evidently, it is much easier to judge from a perspective of who knows what.

Too stylish for my taste, Mann has done much better in my opinion. The characters fall too easily into the good/bad dichotomy; they are not developed at all, and the plot did not evoke any particular interest for me. On the technical side, I must say that the costumes and settings are perfectly recreated, and the heist scenes are shot impeccably. However, I would like to negatively highlight the excessive use of the handheld camera, which honestly caused me almost a sense of nausea at various moments in the film.

This film was a bolt from the blue for me, a two-and-a-half-hour movie that felt like 20 minutes for how wonderfully fast it flows. It kept me glued to the screen with a constant and well-calibrated tension, and also thanks to the formidable performances of the leads. The perfect escapist film.

None of the three episodes is, in my opinion, noteworthy; perhaps the least bad is the first one since it at least represents actual problems that could arise from the use of virtual reality (besides the fact that if there were a VR videogame like that where you have sex, the planet would come to a halt). The second episode builds a whole spectacle of kidnapping, chases, etc., only to conclude with what? That you shouldn’t use your smartphone while driving? Bah... As for the third, I’ll refrain from comments because it seems like watching an episode of a Disney teen show, and it has nothing to do with Black Mirror.

A film permeated with an unusual atmosphere. I found the supporting characters of the bigoted teacher and the motivator Jim Cunningham hilarious. Also commendable is the substantial presence of the eighties soundtrack (by the way: it's unforgivable that in the director's cut the magnificent "The Killing Moon" was removed from the initial bike scene). The most interesting aspect, in my opinion, is the critique of American society rather than the science fiction story itself, which engaged me only to a certain extent. 3.5

This film is a treasure trove of insights on how to make cinema. The direction is literally mind-blowing, perhaps a bit too insistent and over the top with the long takes, but we could use more of this stuff. It's true that the three hours fly by pretty smoothly, although I would have lightened up a few parts, especially in the second half. The actors' performances are incredible, with Joe Pesci being monumental. The soundtrack is incredibly interesting, in which, as is customary for Scorsese, the Stones take center stage. Excellent review that captures the essence of the film.

I remember that during a school trip, I think in the first or second year of high school, someone convinced the teachers to put it on (yes, there was a TV on the bus)... Once we reached the scene where John Travolta does a hit at the dealer's house, the teachers, who didn't know the film, immediately took it out of the VCR in shock, causing a general uprising of protest. What can I say about the film? A masterpiece, if there ever was one.

The scene of a typical day for Tommy Lee during one of the tours is truly hilarious. I was aware of the excesses, but not to that extent. And of course, the scene with Ozzy showcases one of the most told anecdotes in rock history. All in all, quite amusing, leaving aside the usual ending of let's love each other..

I can't wait to enjoy it. Given how much I liked his first two films, the hype is high.

My personal P.T.A. podium remains 1. Il Petroliere, 2. Vizio di Forma, 3. Il Filo Nascosto; however, this The Master, despite its almost discouraging slowness and its sometimes inconclusive script, enjoys superb visual suggestions and camera movements, as well as high-level acting performances. It's probably one of those films that grows with each viewing and likely will become more of a classic over the years, just like almost all the filmography of this immense director.